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early gap: the costa rica community Work with Orphans
Volunteer experience in the caribbean
Aged between 16 and 19 and want to learn skills to help you get Based in the Dominican Republic’s charming colonial capital of
ahead? This two-week Early Gap on Costa Rica’s Pacific beaches is Santo Domingo, you’ll be working with projects that provide support,
the perfect introduction to independent travel and conservation work. education and social welfare for street children. The projects receive
Time will be split between Spanish language lessons, volunteering at minimal funding, so the work of volunteers is very important. The
turtle conservation projects and embarking on a weekend excursion children will really appreciate a few informal English lessons, as learning
to a nearby village. Surrounded by beautiful tropical scenery, sandy the global language affords them better educational opportunities and
beaches, dramatic waterfalls and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere; you career choices. Santo Domingo is a vibrant city known for its great
will learn a little and have an amazing experience! nightlife, fantastic carnivals and stunning architecture, so you’ll have

plenty to see and do in your spare time.
Ideas for Time Off
1. Relax on the region’s beautiful beaches
The Experience
2. View the volcanic fireworks at Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal “My host family were very hospitable and I settled in quickly. The
3. Explore Manuel Antonio National Park orphanage was an amazing experience and after a few days I started to
4. Get active and discover the range of adventure sports on offer feel at home. The children there have so little but are always smiling ...
it really made me think about what’s important in life.” Ash Shand
Fact file Fact file
Location type: Remote Accommodation: Location type: Capital city Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Basic camping/cabin style and provided
Activities: Turtle conservation, Activities: Various possible,
hostel during weekend excursion
painting and making signs, beach including sports, games, arts, Included in this project:
and on arrival
clearance, beach patrol, turtle crafts, music and field trips. • TEFL certification
tagging, egg relocation and camp Meals: Three meals per day at You will also teach English and • Airport pick-up
maintenance. Language lessons. project life skills • Orientation
• 24/7 support from i-to-i staff
Resources: Project is well Included in this project: Resources: Projects are often
• Accommodation and meals
resourced and all necessary • Airport pick-up under-resourced and any basic
equipment will be provided. You • Orientation English language resources and

Premier Accommodation
are advised to bring some old • 24/7 support from i-to-i staff aids you could bring from home is available on this project.
clothes/hiking boots • Accommodation and meals would be appreciated Call +353 (0)58 40050 or check
out page 6 for more information.
Accommodation:
Homestay

> 2 weeks Learn more: > 4-12 weeks Learn more:
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